Category: Furnaces
What to Do If Your Furnace Stops Working
Is your furnace acting funny? Home heating in Minnesota is no laughing matter — if your furnace has stopped working and you need to know what to do or fix to make things comfortable again, you’re in the right place. So, what should you do if your furnace stops working? Step one is to identify Read more
How Long Does It Take to Replace a Furnace & When to Replace It?
When the sub-zero temperatures arrive in Minnesota, we all look forward to a warm, cozy home where we can put up our feet and relax. But what if your furnace is heading toward the great white light? Like many appliances, how long a furnace will last and when to replace it depends a great deal Read more
Why Does My Furnace Smell? 4 Odors You Should Never Ignore
All HVAC systems emit odor. Sometimes it’s good, like the scent of breakfast wafting through the house. Sometimes it’s bad, like any of these distinct malfunction-signaling odors: Rotten eggs Melting plastic, metal or rubber Smokiness Mustiness The key to staying safe is to never ignore when your furnace smells — knowing the reasons why it Read more
Should You Repair or Replace Your Old Gas Furnace? 7 Major Considerations
Minnesota weather is intense and unpredictable — including the amount of strain it puts on your HVAC system throughout the year. Before the bitter cold sits in, however, ask yourself: is my furnace working at peak performance? If not, it may be time for some repairs — or maybe even a brand new furnace. It Read more
Leaving an Energy Efficient Cabin
There are a few simple ways to tell it’s summer in Minnesota: the flowers are in full bloom, the muggy air is heating things up and there are hordes of cars headed north every Friday afternoon. Minnesotans migrate to cabin country on summer weekends, and most people with lake homes rely on an HVAC system Read more